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Recent widespread flooding has impacted many NSW national parks, campgrounds and some roads. Please check NPWS Alerts and Live Traffic NSW for up-to-date information before visiting a national park. COVID-safe measures also still apply.
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Applies from Tue 13 Apr 2021, 2.36pm. Last reviewed: Wed 14 Apr 2021, 9.08am
The Diggers Beach middle platform is closed due to storm damage that has exposed the foundations. The structure will be assessed by an engineer and repairs scheduled.
Please contact the NPWS Coffs Coast area office on 02 6652 0900 with any queries.
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Applies from Mon 22 Mar 2021, 12.46pm to Sun 9 May 2021, 8.00am. Last reviewed: Tue 20 Apr 2021, 4.13pm
Pebbly Beach campground is closed until further notice due to severe storm damage.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information call the local office on 02 6641 1500.
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Applies from Fri 9 Apr 2021, 9.00am to Fri 31 Dec 2021, 9.25am. Last reviewed: Fri 9 Apr 2021, 9.46am
Sherwood Road from Arthurs Gap to the Railway Repeater Station is closed to vehicles.
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Applies from Mon 1 Mar 2021, 9.00am to Sun 2 May 2021, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 9 Apr 2021, 8.35am
Forestry Corporation of NSW is doing roadwork on Sherwood Road, off Bucca Road, in Wedding Bells State Forest. This road will be closed to all traffic during these works.
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Applies from Fri 26 Mar 2021, 10.23am. Last reviewed: Tue 13 Apr 2021, 9.57am
Bindarray picnic area is closed due to flood damage on the access road. This will be repaired as access and resources permit.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For further information please contact Coffs Coast Area office on 02 6652 0900.
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Applies from Tue 30 Mar 2021, 10.00am to Fri 30 Apr 2021, 10.00am. Last reviewed: Wed 31 Mar 2021, 11.48am
Road and trail maintenance works will take place in Bosches Waterhole trail and and Candole Forest Road in Yuraygir National Park, between March and April 2021. Please obey the warning and reduced speed road signs.
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Applies from Mon 8 Feb 2021, 2.12pm to Fri 23 Apr 2021, 11.59pm. Last reviewed: Wed 31 Mar 2021, 10.01am
The section of Yuraygir coastal walk between Mara Creek picnic area south to Shelley Beach will be closed to the public for 12 weeks from Wednesday 10 February 2021. This is because bushfire recovery work will be happening there at that time.
Currently the track is only accessible between Lake Arragan and Wooli. There is no access from Lake Arragan to Shelley Campground. the walk from Wooli to red Rock is also closed due to recent storm damage
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Applies from Tue 30 Mar 2021, 11.55am to Fri 30 Apr 2021, 11.56am. Last reviewed: Wed 7 Apr 2021, 9.00am
Urumbilum Creek picnic area and part of Orara Escarpment 4WD touring route is closed due to storm damage on the access road. The closure is expected to be in place until mid-April.
For further information please contact the NPWS Coffs Coast area office on 02 6652 0900.
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Applies from Wed 3 Mar 2021, 9.37am to Thu 24 Jun 2021, 1.29pm. Last reviewed: Fri 2 Apr 2021, 1.56pm
The access road to Woolgoolga Creek picnic area is closed due to a major land slip that has taken over half of the road. Restoration works are currently being planned by NPWS.
For further information please contact Coffs Coast Area on 66520900.
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Applies from Sun 18 Apr 2021, 10.54am to Sat 15 May 2021, 10.56am. Last reviewed: Thu 4 Mar 2021, 4.14pm
Illaroo campground will be closed for onsite works from 19 April to 15 May 2021. These works will include the road adjoining the North and South campground precincts. Vehicles travelling from Illaroo campground to the beach access which services Sandon Village will be affected while works are undertaken on this section of the road. Delays are expected. Onsite traffic management will be in place during this time.
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Applies from Tue 2 Mar 2021, 3.35pm. Last reviewed: Tue 2 Mar 2021, 5.17pm
Access to Pebbly Beach and Station Creek campgrounds is dependent on Clarence Valley Council (CVC) and Forestry Corporation road infrastructure.
Information on the trafficability of these roads can be found here:
McPhillips Road is presently closed by Clarence Valley Council due to damaged bridge infrastructure.
Visitors will need high clearance 4WD capable vehicles to access Pebbly Beach and Station Creek campgrounds, which require water crossings. The suitability of these crossings may be variable and can change quickly dependent on local rainfall/tidal conditions.
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Applies from Wed 3 Feb 2021, 9.27am to Sat 15 May 2021, 4.00pm. Last reviewed: Thu 25 Mar 2021, 11.05am
Wilsons Headland walking track will be closed between Boorkoom campground and Wilsons Headland from Sunday 21 February to Saturday 15 May 2021. The closure is to enable walking track upgrades.
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Applies from Sun 18 Apr 2021, 2.00pm to Sat 15 May 2021, 2.00pm. Last reviewed: Fri 19 Mar 2021, 9.40am
Boorkoom campground will be closed from Sunday 18 April to 2pm Saturday 15 May due to construction works being undertaken.
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Applies from Fri 8 Mar 2019, 3.35pm to Wed 30 Jun 2021, 5.00pm. Last reviewed: Thu 11 Mar 2021, 10.07am
NSW National Parks is monitoring foxes and running a 1080 pest management program. Baiting is happening in Yuraygir National Park from Wednesday 1 July 2020 until Wednesday 30 June 2021.
There will be signs at baiting locations. Domestic pets are not permitted in NSW national parks. Pets and working dogs may be affected, and 1080 is lethal to cats and dogs. Pets and working dogs in the vicinity must be restrained or muzzled and must not enter the baiting location. In the event of accidental poisoning seek immediate veterinary assistance.
These programs are run to protect threatened species identified in the NSW Fox Threat Abatement Plan and Saving our Species programs.
We encourage landholders to participate in control programs on private property. Contact North Coast Local Land Services to discuss and arrange programs. Delays may occur due to unsuitable weather conditions.
For more information call the NPWS Clarence area office in Grafton on 02 6641 1500.
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Applies from Wed 8 Apr 2020, 4.00pm. Last reviewed: Sat 31 Oct 2020, 4.57pm
Waihou Road in Sherwood Nature Reserve is closed from Wednesday 8 April 2020 to Monday 30 November 2020, due to a damaged bridge. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local NPWS office on 02 6641 1500.
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Applies from Tue 13 Oct 2015, 12.05pm. Last reviewed: Mon 26 Oct 2020, 9.37am
Walkers on Yuraygir coastal walk are advised that the staircase at the southern end of Angourie Back Beach has been removed due to safety concerns. All walkers should commence the walk at Angourie picnic area and re-join the coastal walk south of the mouth of Mara Creek.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, call the Grafton NPWS office on 02 6641 1500 or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.
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Applies from Thu 28 Nov 2019, 11.54am. Last reviewed: Wed 9 Dec 2020, 2.24pm
Mara Creek picnic area in Yuraygir National Park is closed due to bushfire damage.
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Applies from Wed 12 Apr 2017, 11.03am. Last reviewed: Mon 6 Jul 2020, 10.03am
The Yuraygir coastal walk river crossing contact details have changed. The current details are:
For further information please call the NPWS Grafton area office on 02 6641 1500.
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Applies from Tue 26 Feb 2019, 2.14pm. Last reviewed: Tue 2 Jul 2019, 1.44pm
The stairs from Grey Cliff campground to the beach are closed. The stairs have been washed away because of the large swell from Cyclone Oma. Visitors can't access the beach via these stairs.
Visitors can access the beach via the old vehicle beach access point 250m north of the stairs.
For more information, please call the NPWS Grafton office on 02 6641 1500.
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For the latest updates on fires, closures and other alerts in this area, see https://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/things-to-do/driving-routes/sherwood-forest-drive/local-alerts
Sherwood Nature Reserve is always open but may have to close at times due to poor weather, fire danger or damage to trail network.
For the latest information on wildfires in your area please contact the NSW Rural Fire Service.
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